Community Quote by John C. Bogle
“I will create value for society, rather than extract it.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits, John C. Bogle, 1999
Emphasizes building products or services that benefit others instead of merely taking from them.
In simple terms: Create value, don’t just take it.
Key Takeaway
Focus on contribution over extraction.
Themes
ethics
business
social responsibility
Mood
inspired
determined
Type
ethical
motivational
When to use this quote
- entrepreneurship
- corporate strategy
- social enterprise
- investment decisions
Key Concepts
value creation
stakeholder theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you measure the societal impact of your work?
- What trade‑offs exist between profit and purpose?
A Different Perspective
May overlook profit pressures that can limit pure altruism.
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